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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.06, 699.82 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.06, 699.82 and 379.52 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.06 : 699.82 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.06/699.82 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.06x = 699.82 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.06x = 265,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,595.69/466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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